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Message BMS_20240926173315 from Barbados_Meteorological_Services sent at 13:33:15 on 2024-09-26
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A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN DISTRICTS BARBADOS
Effective
13:33:15 2024-09-26
Expires
18:00:00 2024-09-26
Description
Localized activity occuring in the north may generate some flooding, therefore a Flash-Flood watch is in effect for northern parishes.
Hazard Info:-
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Possible Impacts
Runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion on exposed or scarred land surfaces. Water settlements on roads and fields at the foot of hills and coastal roads. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.). Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows. Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable . Residents and visitors should also be aware that this alert level could elevate to red.
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management.
The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Moderate to heavy showers are likely over northern districts during the afternoon with possible thunderstorm activity. Therefore a flash flood watch is in effect for northern parishes.
General Information
This Flood/Flash Flood Watch was issued at 1:30pm today Thursday 26th September 2024 and will be terminated at 6pm today or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php, our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.
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Tia Browne
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